Ground signs shall be permitted subject to Section 1173.09 and subject to the following limitations and requirements:
(a) Location: In B-2 zoning districts, ground and free standing signs shall be a maximum twelve (12) square feet and shall be set back a minimum of twenty-four (24) inches from the inside of the curb to the front edge of any portion of the sign and shall not be located within 6 feet of any tree, driveway, street light or traffic sign in the tree lawn. In all other districts, a ground free standing sign shall not be permitted in any right-of-way or at any location, which in the opinion of the zoning inspector, will block sight distances and cause a hazard for vehicular traffic or pedestrians.
(b) Size Limitation: Outside B-2 District where free standing signs are permitted, no free standing signs shall exceed fifty (50) square feet, nor shall free standing signs exceed twenty (20) feet from ground level to its top most point. The minimum clearance under such signs shall be eight (8) feet when over areas used by pedestrians, and where possible free standing signs shall be centered on the lot.
(Ord. K-5-94-2. Passed 5-9-94.)